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Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna)Observer
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Observed flying across road into nearby field. First observation of this species Spring 2024. Stopped and recorded singing.
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Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna)Observer
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Watched fly across road into field on West side of Hwy46 positive ID first observation of this species Spring 2024
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Canadian Beaver (Castor canadensis)Observer
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Fresh mud and freshly chewed trees around wetland.
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Merlin (Falco columbarius)Observer
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Returned at least last week from migration, perhaps earlier.
Observed flying around. Heard calling this week as they flew over forest and field areas next to river.
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Ospreys (Genus Pandion)Observer
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Pair observed mating at nesting platform at golf-course edge across from The Outdoor Classroom boathouse.
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North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum)Observer
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Killed by cars on Highway 48 crossing to or from Fair Havens forest by the Blue Jay Hiking/Snowshoe trail.
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Unequal Cellophane Bee (Colletes inaequalis)Observer
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First bee of the "maple sap season" rescued from filter mesh to let its wings dry.
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Merlin (Falco columbarius)Observer
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Confirmed nesting pair of falcons.
Territorial alarms when staff or guests got too close + visible nest defence.
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
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At least 1 has been hanging around all November. Perching in tall white pine tree above The Fair Havens Outdoor Classroom and along the river edge.
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Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)Observer
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Invasive species moved to area by hydro company installing a new telephone post with machinery likely contaminated with seeds.
It is now dangerously close to our wetland and pond study area.
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American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)Observer
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Evidence of Black Bear - scat found while clearing & opening the cardinal hiking trail.
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Northeastern Pine Sawyer (Monochamus notatus)Observer
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4 together (1 pair mating) on fallen white pine tree
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Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)Observer
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Pink flower edge of farm field
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Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)Observer
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Instructor Abby + Out in the Wild Family Camp skills students observed 4 total in the nest (2 adults perching + 2 juvenile inside the nest)
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Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica)Observer
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Invasive bug (found two breeding)
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Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)Observer
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Small turtle dead on road. ~6-8inch shell in length.
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Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica)Observer
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Only a small group of ~5 perhaps living in the nearby Library chimneys?? Also CIBC old building has a chimney too?
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Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera)Observer
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Digger Crayfish (Creaserinus fodiens)Observer
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"crayfish chimney" found by Outdoor Creation Experiences program staff during spring Pond Study training.
Location: right before the first flooded boardwalk section of Cardinal Trail...just past highway meadow.
Additional photos added of crayfish found during "Pond Study" with school group.
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Otters (Subfamily Lutrinae)Observer
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3 swimming in river
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Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe)Observer
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First returned this week of spring 2023
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Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)Observer
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First observation of spring 2023
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Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna)Observer
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First meadowlark observed spring 2023. Edge of field perched on hydro line.
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Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)Observer
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5 flying and calling overhead. Flew towards river - first observation of spring 2023
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Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)Observer
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First auditory observation singing this spring/end of winter. 2 degrees C.
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Grey Wolf (Canis lupus)Observer
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3 large (1 dark black)
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Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)Observer
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Adult Red Fox killed last night crossing by golf-course and Fair Haven's driveway entrance.
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Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)Observer
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Found by student after a game of "Fur Traders" he brought it in from the forest to try and trade with our staff.
